Georgia Sales Tax Rate Table
Georgia statewide sales tax rate: 4.00%. Local governments in Georgia may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 7.56%. Georgia’s sales tax is administered by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Georgia Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 4.00% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 5.00% additional |
| Average local rate | 3.56% |
| Average combined rate | 7.56% |
| Administered by | Georgia Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Georgia sales and use tax certificate of registration |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Georgia
Georgia stacks several county-level levies on a low 4% state rate: a local option sales tax, a special purpose local option sales tax, an education levy and, in many counties, a floating local option sales tax adopted for property tax relief. Because these are voted on county by county and expire on their own schedules, the combined rate in a Georgia county can change without any change to the state rate.
Which Georgia Rate Should You Charge?
Georgia is destination-sourced. The county rate that applies is the county where the buyer takes delivery, not where your business is located.
What Georgia Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption are exempt from the state rate but remain subject to local rates in most counties, which is a common source of error. Prescription drugs are exempt and most services are untaxed.
Look Up an Exact Georgia Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Georgia city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue publishes a county rate chart each quarter showing which local levies are in force. Open the official Georgia Department of Revenue website at dor.georgia.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Georgia
Before you can legally charge Georgia sales tax you need to be registered with the Georgia Department of Revenue and hold a Georgia sales and use tax certificate of registration. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Georgia sales tax application page for what Georgia asks for. The Georgia sales tax guide covers filing frequency, agency contacts and licensing.
Ready to register in Georgia? Apply for your Georgia sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Georgia Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
The Georgia statewide rate is 4.00%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 7.56% and local add-ons can reach 5.00%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Georgia?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Georgia sales and use tax certificate of registration is not permitted in Georgia. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Georgia sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Georgia sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Georgia’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Georgia sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Georgia Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Florida sales tax rate table
- Alabama sales tax rate table
- Tennessee sales tax rate table
- South Carolina sales tax rate table
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